Medical Laboratory Assistant

Credential

Ontario College Certificate

Area Of Interest

Health

Duration

1 year

Program Code

0603

Location

Thunder Bay

Overview

Start Dates & Ontario Colleges Program Codes:
Fall Start (September): 0603

 

A Career That Gets Results!

Confederation College’s Medical Laboratory Assistant program provides you with the education and hands-on experience you need to succeed in a lab career. You will collect blood samples for laboratory analysis and assist professionals in the lab.

You’ll also learn how to work with patients to conduct laboratory tests and procedures including positioning Holter Monitors and performing ECGs. The emphasis is on building practical skills backed up with in-class learning in topics such as professional practice, microbiology and sociology to give you a good overview of the field.

Top Highlights

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. perform all assigned tasks in a manner consistent with established competencies of the profession.
  2. complete all work in accordance with established protocols, safety guidelines, and existing legislation to ensure safe work practices.
  3. interact with clients/patients in a professional and competent manner, projecting a professional image with other health care professionals and following generally accepted practices regarding client/patient service.
  4. verify relevant data and contribute to the assurance that appropriate specimens are procured according to established protocols.
  5. process specimens from a variety of sources according to established protocols.
  6. perform pre-analytical procedures on specimens from a variety of sources according to established protocols.
  7. prepare reagents for medical laboratory testing using approved methods and according to laboratory standards and established procedures.
  8. follow quality assurance policies and procedures and participate in quality assurance initiatives.
  9. conduct professional practice according to established protocols, safety guidelines, and existing legislation to ensure safe work practices.
Thanks to the Medical Laboratory Assistant program at Confederation College, I am now in school to become a Medical Laboratory Technologist and my...
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Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Medical Laboratory program go on to a wide variety of lab positions including Lab Technician, Phlebotomist (taking blood samples), and Clinical Assistant. Opportunities are available in different clinical settings including hospitals, clinics, research labs, private and public testing labs and commercial diagnostic supply companies. The Confederation College program gives you a broad base of skills to improve your employability on the job market.
 

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